Thrift Store Specialist: Donations, Tagging & Service

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is seeking a Thrift Store Associate in Nanuet, NY. The role involves sorting and pricing donated goods, organizing items for the sales floor, and delivering friendly service to donors and customers.

This is a part-time, hourly position with a schedule that includes weekdays and some weekends. The team works to maintain safe, clean operations and supports the organization’s mission of empowering people through work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in customer service, donation processing, retail, or warehouse environments is a plus.
• Ability to provide friendly, respectful service to a diverse donor and customer population.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting, sorting, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort, grade, and inspect donations for quality and condition.
• Tag and price merchandise according to company standards, meeting production goals per hour.
• Prepare items on rolling racks and carts for transport to the sales floor, meeting company standards for full fixtures.
• Organize and separate items for e-commerce and clearance departments, accurately labeling all goods.
• Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines to maintain a clean and secure work environment.
• Provide excellent customer and donor service, including accepting donations, issuing receipts, and ensuring the donation area remains neat and organized when needed.
• Support Goodwill’s mission by maximizing efficiency and productivity in daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals.

Skills

Customer service

Donation processing

Retail

Warehouse environments

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is seeking a Thrift Store Associate in Nanuet, NY. The role involves sorting and pricing donated goods, organizing items for the sales floor, and delivering friendly service to donors and customers.

This is a part-time, hourly position with a schedule that includes weekdays and some weekends. The team works to maintain safe, clean operations and supports the organization’s mission of empowering people through work.